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The Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, has expressed support for the establishment of state police, saying the initiative would strengthen community policing, improve intelligence gathering and bring law enforcement closer to the people, Eko Hot Blog reports.
Speaking in New York during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit, Disu said the proposal remains at an early stage and would require extensive consultations, comparative studies and capacity building before implementation.
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According to him, state police would deepen collaboration between federal and state security institutions while enhancing officers’ understanding of the communities they serve.
“We are still at the teething stage. We need experience, education and comparative studies from jurisdictions already practising state police,” he said.
The police chief noted that the initiative would revive community based policing, improve intelligence gathering, strengthen public trust and enable faster responses to security threats.
Disu reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to professionalism, innovation and strategic partnerships aimed at promoting peace, stability and national development.
Reflecting on his participation at the UN Chiefs of Police Summit, the IGP said Nigeria remains one of the United Nations’ most dependable contributors to global peacekeeping operations.
He recalled that Nigeria began participating in UN peacekeeping missions in Congo in 1960 and has since maintained an impressive record.
“There is virtually no UN mission where you will not find Nigerian personnel serving with distinction,” he said.
Disu also paid tribute to Nigerian security personnel serving in various peacekeeping missions across the world, acknowledging the sacrifices made by many officers in the line of duty.
“The United Nations will never joke with Nigeria’s contributions because of our commitment and sacrifices,” he added.
The IGP assured the international community that Nigeria remains safe for citizens, investors and visitors despite security challenges in some parts of the country.
He argued that global perceptions of insecurity in Nigeria often differ from the realities experienced by visitors.
“People hear stories about Nigeria, but when they visit, they are surprised by what they see. People are moving around freely,” he said.
While acknowledging the impact of insurgency and banditry, particularly in areas affected by the wider Sahel security crisis, Disu stressed that security agencies are working tirelessly to restore peace across the country.
He also disclosed that the Nigeria Police Force is increasingly deploying technology to combat terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other crimes.
According to him, the Force now relies on data collection, analytics, artificial intelligence, surveillance systems and drones to predict crime trends, enhance intelligence and improve operational efficiency.
Disu reaffirmed the commitment of the police and other security agencies to protecting lives and property through intelligence led policing and stronger inter agency collaboration.
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